Phillips Elementary School in Bear Creek, AL ranks in the top 50% of Alabama public schools overall but has seen its state ranking decline from #43 in 2012 to #592 in 2023.
Math proficiency at the school ranged between 20–24%, consistently lower than the state average near 30%; reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was low at 6%, with total enrollment stable around 260 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, one of the lowest ratios in the state's top 20%.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 50% in 2022 to 69% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic need among the student body.
Science proficiency stood between 40–59%, higher than the state average of 38%, placing the school in the top 30% statewide for science achievement.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillips Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phillips Elementary School's student population of 263 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Phillips Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phillips Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#592 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
94%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips Elementary School's ranking?
Phillips Elementary School is ranked #592 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Phillips Elementary School?
263 students attend Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Phillips Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillips Elementary School?
Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phillips Elementary School offer ?
Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillips Elementary School part of?
Phillips Elementary School is part of Marion County School District.
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